Giselle is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10172 in 1998 with 5 recorded births. This places Giselle in the bottom 10% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 8 births ranking #7393. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 382,264 boys born was named Giselle. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Giselle is a graceful classic often linked to the old idea of a pledge. It feels elegant, refined, and strongly associated with beauty and poise.
The name has medieval roots but later became especially glamorous through ballet and French style. Its modern appeal is rooted as much in atmosphere as in etymology.